{"id":232058,"date":"2026-02-12T23:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=232058\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:33:42","slug":"united-jetblue-expand-blue-sky-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/airlines\/united-jetblue-expand-blue-sky-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"United and JetBlue\u2019s Blue Sky Partnership Expands Again \u2014 Reciprocal Cash Bookings Added"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Back in May, JetBlue and United <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/airlines\/united-jetblue-blue-sky-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\">teased the launch<\/a> of what both airlines called a \u201cBlue Sky\u201d partnership. And on October 23, 2025, the airlines <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.jetblue.com\/latest-news\/press-release-details\/2025\/Blue-Sky-Takes-Flight-JetBlue-and-United-Loyalty-Members-Can-Now-Earn-and-Redeem-Across-Both-Airlines\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">officially rolled out several elements of that partnership<\/a>, including the ability to redeem miles on both carriers and earn miles on paid travel.<\/p>\n<p>Now, as of this week, the partnership has expanded to include cash bookings. United flyers can book JetBlue flights on United.com, and JetBlue flyers can book United flights on JetBlue.com.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of which parts of the partnership are live, how you can earn and redeem miles, and what other perks and benefits of this tie-up are still to come.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#United_and_JetBlue_Add_Reciprocal_Cash_Booking_Capability\">United and JetBlue Add Reciprocal Cash Booking Capability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_and_Redeem_United_Miles_for_JetBlue_Flights\">Earn and Redeem United Miles for JetBlue Flights<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Earning_United_miles_on_JetBlue_flights\">Earning United miles on JetBlue flights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_United_miles_on_JetBlue_flights\">Redeeming United miles on JetBlue flights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_and_Redeem_JetBlue_Points_on_United_Flights\">Earn and Redeem JetBlue Points on United Flights<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Earning_JetBlue_points_on_United_flights\">Earning JetBlue points on United flights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_JetBlue_points_on_United_flights\">Redeeming JetBlue points on United flights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Whats_Next_for_the_Blue_Sky_Partnership\">What\u2019s Next for the Blue Sky Partnership<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"United_and_JetBlue_Add_Reciprocal_Cash_Booking_Capability\">United and JetBlue Add Reciprocal Cash Booking Capability<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rollout of cash bookings on United and JetBlue\u2019s websites and apps is happening in phases. According to the press release, cash bookings began the week of February 10, 2026. While not all itineraries are available at launch, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.jetblue.com\/latest-news\/press-release-details\/2026\/Blue-Sky-Reaches-New-Altitude-JetBlue-and-United-Begin-Offering-Sales-Across-Both-Airlines\/default.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">more routes are expected to be added<\/a> in short order.<\/p>\n<p>This is a meaningful step for flyers of both airlines, giving them more flexibility to book travel through their preferred website. It\u2019ll become even more useful as the partnership expands to include additional loyalty benefits later this spring. And it\u2019s also a helpful option when award availability isn\u2019t available for your preferred route.<\/p>\n<p>We first visited JetBlue\u2019s website and performed a sample search from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (ORD), where United-operated flights appeared and were bookable with cash.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_247137\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/155\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-247137 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.46.48-PM.png\" alt=\"ewr-ord on United on JetBlue website\" width=\"750\" height=\"155\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.46.48-PM.png 1858w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.46.48-PM-750x155.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.46.48-PM-900x186.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.46.48-PM-768x159.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.46.48-PM-1536x317.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>On United\u2019s website, we found JetBlue-operated flights between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and New York-Kennedy (JFK) available for cash booking, with prices displayed in USD.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_247138\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/140\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-247138 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.47.31-PM.png\" alt=\"fll-jfk on jetblue on united's website\" width=\"750\" height=\"140\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.47.31-PM.png 1826w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.47.31-PM-750x140.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.47.31-PM-900x169.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.47.31-PM-768x144.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-1.47.31-PM-1536x288.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>However, cheaper fares may sometimes appear only on JetBlue\u2019s website. Searching for the same flight and dates directly on JetBlue showed all available fare options, including Blue Basic, the airline\u2019s most basic fare.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_247140\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/464\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-247140 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-2.04.29-PM.png\" alt=\"jetblue united comparison\" width=\"750\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-2.04.29-PM.png 1858w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-2.04.29-PM-750x464.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-2.04.29-PM-900x557.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-2.04.29-PM-768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-2.04.29-PM-1536x951.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a look at how many miles you can earn (and redeem) on these itineraries.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_and_Redeem_United_Miles_for_JetBlue_Flights\">Earn and Redeem United Miles for JetBlue Flights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can earn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines MileagePlus<\/a> miles when you fly JetBlue as well, and you can also redeem them for JetBlue flights. Here\u2019s a look at how you\u2019ll earn miles and how many you\u2019ll need when you're ready to redeem them for an award flight.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earning_United_miles_on_JetBlue_flights\">Earning United miles on JetBlue flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As with most of United\u2019s other partner airlines, you\u2019ll earn United miles on JetBlue flights based on the price of your fare (base fare plus carrier-imposed surcharges only) and your MileagePlus elite status. This ranges from 5X miles per dollar for general MileagePlus members up to 11X miles per dollar for Premier 1K elites.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the table you\u2019ll find on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.united.com\/en\/us\/fly\/mileageplus\/partners\/earn-miles-on-jetblue.html\" rel=\"noopener\">United\u2019s dedicated partner page for JetBlue<\/a>:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232063\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/381\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232063 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Partnership-Page.png\" alt=\"United earning table for JetBlue flights\" width=\"750\" height=\"381\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Partnership-Page.png 1844w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Partnership-Page-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Partnership-Page-1024x520.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Partnership-Page-768x390.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Partnership-Page-1536x780.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>But if you happen to be interested in traveling between Newark (EWR) and Aruba (AUA), Cancun (CUN), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), or Punta Cana (PUJ) on JetBlue, note that you won\u2019t earn United miles on these flights. We're not sure why, but it\u2019s listed in the terms and conditions, so please keep these restrictions in mind.<\/p>\n<h4>How to credit JetBlue flights to United MileagePlus<\/h4>\n<p>To earn United miles on JetBlue flights, you'll enter your MileagePlus number in the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d section during the JetBlue booking process.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232062\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/489\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232062 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-Booking-Process.png\" alt=\"JetBlue flight booking process.\" width=\"750\" height=\"489\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-Booking-Process.png 1920w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-Booking-Process-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-Booking-Process-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-Booking-Process-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-Booking-Process-1536x1002.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Redeeming_United_miles_on_JetBlue_flights\">Redeeming United miles on JetBlue flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to the Blue Sky partnership expansion, you can redeem United MileagePlus miles for select JetBlue-operated routes. According to the partnership fine print, not all JetBlue flights are eligible for redemption, but based on our research, you can still book several routes using United miles.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of what we\u2019re seeing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boston (BOS) to Raleigh\/Durham (RDU)<\/strong> in economy for 20,000 United miles + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)<\/strong> in economy for 20,000 United miles + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)<\/strong> in JetBlue Mint business class for 80,000 United miles + $5.60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232070\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/406\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232070 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Mint.png\" alt=\"United award on JetBlue from JFK to LAX.\" width=\"750\" height=\"406\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Mint.png 2298w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Mint-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Mint-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Mint-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Mint-1536x831.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Mint-2048x1109.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>At the time of writing, there\u2019s no award availability on JetBlue\u2019s routes to and from Europe, but cash bookings are available with the latest news.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/united-book-with-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Basics of Booking an Award Flight with United<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_and_Redeem_JetBlue_Points_on_United_Flights\">Earn and Redeem JetBlue Points on United Flights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like the above, you can earn JetBlue points on flights you credit to the TrueBlue program, and you can also redeem points for travel on United. Let's take a look at how you'll earn and what you'll need to make a redemption.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Earning_JetBlue_points_on_United_flights\">Earning JetBlue points on United flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can earn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/\" rel=\"noopener\">JetBlue TrueBlue<\/a> points and tiles on United flights booked through United\u2019s channels. Just like with JetBlue flights, United gives you the option to enter your frequent flyer number during checkout.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232074\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232074 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Earning.png\" alt=\"United page entry for JetBlue frequent flyer number.\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Earning.png 1462w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Earning-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Earning-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/United-JetBlue-Earning-768x383.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>The rate at which you\u2019ll earn TrueBlue points on United flights follows a simple table. General TrueBlue members earn 5X points on the base fare plus carrier-imposed surcharges, while Mosaic members (levels 1\u20134) earn an additional 3X points on airfare purchases.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232073\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/281\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232073 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-United-Earning-Table.png\" alt=\"JetBlue earning table for United flights.\" width=\"750\" height=\"281\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-United-Earning-Table.png 1110w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-United-Earning-Table-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-United-Earning-Table-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JetBlue-United-Earning-Table-768x288.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Your airfare spending also counts toward tile earning. Remember, you\u2019ll earn one tile for every $100 spent on flights (and other purchases like vacation packages) and one tile for every $1,000 spent on any <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/jetblue-trueblue\/jetblue-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">JetBlue credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Redeeming_JetBlue_points_on_United_flights\">Redeeming JetBlue points on United flights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What\u2019s also exciting is that you can now <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/jetblue-trueblue\/how-to-use-jetblue-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points<\/a> for flights across United\u2019s global network. We\u2019re seeing everything from short domestic routes to long-haul international flights. That said, the redemption rates leave a bit to be desired. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL)<\/strong> for 34,600 points in economy + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newark (EWR)<\/strong> for 36,900 points in economy + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denver (DEN) to Munich (MUC)<\/strong> for 55,000 points in economy or 129,000 points in business class, both + $5.60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND)<\/strong> for 60,000 points in economy + $147.60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At first glance, these aren't&#8230;great.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_232076\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/409\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-232076 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UA_DENMUC-B6.png\" alt=\"JetBlue redemption from DEN to MUC on United.\" width=\"750\" height=\"409\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UA_DENMUC-B6.png 1892w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UA_DENMUC-B6-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UA_DENMUC-B6-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UA_DENMUC-B6-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UA_DENMUC-B6-1536x838.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: JetBlue<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Finding business class awards is much harder than finding economy awards, though that\u2019s not surprising. United (in recent history) has released very limited business class availability to partners.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Whats_Next_for_the_Blue_Sky_Partnership\">What\u2019s Next for the Blue Sky Partnership<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond earning and redeeming miles for award flights, several components of the Blue Sky partnership are still in development. Here\u2019s what\u2019s coming next:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reciprocal perks and benefits:<\/strong> These will include priority boarding, preferred and extra-legroom seating, and same-day standby and flight changes. Expected to launch in 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mixed itinerary booking:\u00a0<\/strong>Currently, it's not possible to book mixed itineraries on either airline's website\u2014 the airlines' response is &#8220;in the future,&#8221; according to the release.<\/li>\n<li><strong>United\u2019s MileagePlus Travel transitioning to Paisly:<\/strong> United\u2019s travel platform will be powered by JetBlue\u2019s wholly-owned travel company and will offer expanded options for hotels, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages, and travel insurance. This is expected to happen in 2026 as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>JetBlue\u2019s support for United\u2019s JFK expansion:<\/strong> JetBlue will provide access to slots for up to seven daily round-trips from its new Terminal 6, though this isn\u2019t expected to begin until early 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, there\u2019s a relatively clear timeline for how these benefits and developments will roll out. Of all these, though, we\u2019re most curious to see what the reciprocal perks and benefits look like in practice.<\/p>\n<p>If they're implemented well, this could make your United MileagePlus or JetBlue TrueBlue elite status (even with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/jetblue-trueblue\/mosaic-elite-status-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">changes to the program)<\/a>\u00a0more rewarding when flying either airline.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219883\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-219883 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JetBlue-Featured-Matt-Boucher-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Jetblue A321 on final for runway 22L after its flight from Tampa, Florida\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JetBlue-Featured-Matt-Boucher-Unsplash.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JetBlue-Featured-Matt-Boucher-Unsplash-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JetBlue-Featured-Matt-Boucher-Unsplash-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/JetBlue-Featured-Matt-Boucher-Unsplash-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Matt Boucher\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We love partnerships that add value, especially when they enhance elite statuses you happen to hold and offer more ways to earn and redeem miles, as well as book cash rates on both websites. Thanks to the JetBlue and United Blue Sky partnership, you can now do both across the two airlines. And there's more to come through reciprocal elite benefits expected in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the current redemption rates aren\u2019t especially impressive, and not all cash fares are available on each website. In our searches, you\u2019ll likely get better value by redeeming JetBlue points for JetBlue flights and United miles for United flights, though that could change as the partnership continues to take shape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JetBlue and United just massively expanded their Blue Sky partnership and you can now earn and redeem miles on both airlines \u2014 and make reciprocal cash bookings! 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